If you can play guitar, you will have no problem playing the GM-6+. The Gold Tone GM-6+ 6-String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin is the ideal, performance-ready choice for guitar players who want to incorporate that distinctive mandolin sound into their music without having to learn an entirely new instrument. From the stage to the studio and from bluegrass to country, the GM-6+ is sure to satisfy.Featuring a solid spruce top with two f-holes and solid maple back & sides, the Gold Tone GM-6+ delivers the shimmering, bright articulate acoustic voice that’s typically associated with the mandolin. A hand-rubbed oil finish and ABS white binding gives this modern day mandolin a classic vibe. Allowing players to utilize their familiar guitar-playing techniques, the GM-6+ is tuned just one octave higher than the standard guitar tuning. While many mando-guitars carry a flat and more narrow fingerboard, the Gold Tone GM-6+ sports a wider maple neck and a radiused ebony fingerboard with super low string action for enhanced comfort and ease of playability for rhythm chords and fast lead riffs alike.Other upgraded features include an onboard super output pickup transducer mounted in the ebony bridge for plug-in-and-play flexibility, a truss rod for easy adjustments and gold-plated hardware including a cast tailpiece. Comes with the full protection of a hardshell case.Get your Gold Tone GM-6+ 6-String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin today at the guaranteed lowest price